Thor's Helmet Nebula (NGC 2359)

Image Title: Thor's Helmet Nebula (NGC 2359)

Copyright: Bruno Rota Sargi

Date image was taken: January 28, 2024

Location: Araraquara/SP - Brazil (Bortle 6)

Image Description and Details: The Thor's Helmet Nebula, also known as NGC 2359, is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Canis Major. It gets its name due to its resemblance to the helmet of the Norse god Thor. This nebula is an active star-forming region, where interstellar gas and dust are compressed and heated by the radiation from young, massive stars within it. NGC 2359 is a stellar wind nebula, sculpted by the intense wind from a Wolf-Rayet central star, a rare and extremely massive class of stars in the final stages of their lives. The complexity and beauty of the Thor's Helmet Nebula make it a fascinating target for scientific studies on stellar formation and evolution.

Capture Details

150 Lights 180s 100gain 50offset -5temp (Antlia ALP-T Dual Band 2")
60 Lights 60s 100gain 50offset -5temp (Optolong UV/IR Cut 2")

100 Bias
60 Flats

Softwares: N.I.N.A, PHd2, PixInsight, Photoshop

Equipment Details: Telescope: Skywatcher 254mm / F4.7
Mount: Skywtacher AZEQ6 GT
Guiding: Greika 70/700 with SvBony 0.5 reducer + Asi 120mm
Filters: Antlia ALP-T Dual Band 2", Optolong UV/IR Cut 2"
Camera: ToupTek ATR3 CMOS 26000 KPA
Baader MPCC Coma Corrector

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